Which of the Following Is an Argument Most in Favour

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument most in favour of the literal approach to statutory interpretation of a legal text?

• A)It is unreasonable to assume that every text has been carefully drafted.It is possible that a reader will encounter inconsistency or ambiguity in a text.
• B)The law is made by Parliament and it is our duty to obey that law in accordance with the ordinary and natural meaning of the language used to express the law.
• C)The ordinary and natural meaning of the words used in the text will not always reveal the meaning of the text.
• D)The provisions of the Commonwealth Acts Interpretation Act may be criticised as an inappropriate attempt by the legislature to intrude on the judiciary's role in the interpretation of legislation.

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Definitions:

Voucher System

A control mechanism in accounting where vouchers are used to authorize the disbursement of cash and record financial transactions.

Net Method

A method of recording purchases or invoices at their net price after deducting any purchase discounts.

Invoice Paid

A document or notation indicating that payment has been made for a particular invoice, clearing the amount owed.

Periodic Inventory Method

A method of inventory valuation where the cost of goods sold is determined at the end of an accounting period based on a physical count.